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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Safety Preface-2 Regulatory Statements Preface-2 Emissions Regulations Preface-2 Korean Regulations on EMI, 1991V3 Preface-3 VCCI Class A ITE Preface-3 1 Model 744 Board Computer Overview Installation Notes 1-6 Accessory Cards 1-7 Typical External Devices 1-7 Conversion and Standard Cables 1-8...
Page 5 Contents Preliminary Requirements 3-8 Installing a Single-Slot Model 744 into an HP Card Cage 3-8 Installing a Dual-Slot Model 744 3-9 Tools Required 3-12 Preliminary Requirements 3-12 Removing a Model 744 3-12 4 Cables Configuration Requirements 4-4 Monitors 4-4 Multi-Display Systems 4-5...
Page 6 Contents Configuration Menu A-4 Information Menu A-5 Service Menu A-5 VME Menu A-6 The Monitor Command A-16 Displaying the Current Monitor Configuration A-17 Setting the Monitor Type A-18 Setting the Monitor Type at Power On A-20 Using the Emergency Interactive Console Search A-21 Memory Information Example A-23 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ...
Page 7 Contents Figures Model 744 Board Computer (Top View) 1-10 Installing RAM Cards 2-7 Installing the GSC Expansion Kit (Exploded View with GSC Card) 2-9 Adding the Front Panel Screws 2-10 Installing a GSC Mezzanine Card (Exploded View with Adapter) 2-12...
Page 8 Contents Tables Environmental Requirements 1-9 Determining the VME Card Cage Configuration 3-3 Model 744/132L Memory Card Current Usage Worksheet 3-5 Model 744/165L Memory Card Current Usage Worksheet 3-5 Model 744 Current Requirements Worksheet 3-6 Monitor Conversion Cables Required 4-5 Audio Specifications 4-9...
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Page 10 Preface This owner’s guide describes how to install and use the HP Model 744 Board Computer. Preface-1 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Page 11: Safety
Audience This guide is intended for HP 9000 Model 744 Board Computer users. Safety and Regulatory Statements Safety For safety information see the owner’s guide that came with the system in which you are installing your Model 744 board computer.
Page 12: Korean Regulations On Emi, 1991V3
Hewlett-Packard’s system certification tests were conducted with HP-sup- ported peripheral devices and HP shielded cables, such as those you receive with your computer. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 13 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions Electrostatic charges can damage the integrated circuits on printed circuit boards. To prevent such damage from occurring, observe the following pre- cautions during board unpacking, installation, and configuration: • Stand on a static-free mat. • Wear a static strap to ensure that any accumulated electrostatic charge is discharged from your body to ground.
Page 14 Related Manuals If you are using HP-UX version 10.20, refer to the following manuals for more information: • Model 748 Owner’s Guide (A4511-90607) • Using Your HP Workstation (A2615-90003) • Installing and Updating HP-UX (B2355-90050) • Graphics Administration Guide (B2355-90109) •...
Page 15 HP Part No. Edition Revision History A4500-90607 E0996 First printing A4511-90602 E0897 Updated to include Model 744/165L, PMC, and memory enhancements A4511-90606 E1199 Updated for new memory options Preface-6 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Page 16 Documentation Conventions Unless otherwise noted in the text, this guide uses the following symbolic conventions. user-supplied values Italic words or characters in for- mats and command descriptions represent values that you must supply. sample user input In examples, information that the user enters appears in color.
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Page 21 Model 744 Board Computer Overview This chapter introduces the Model 744 Board Computer. Its purpose is to familiarize you with the board computer and its installation procedure. The instructions in this chapter assume you are using either the HP-UX or HP-RT operating system.
Page 22 Model 744 Board Computer Overview Product Description Product Description The HP 9000 Model 744 is a high-performance Precision Architecture board computer based on the Hewlett-Packard PA-RISC 7300LC technology. It contains the following key features: • Model types (the rt designates models that operate under the HP-RT...
Page 23 HP-UX 10.20 (or later). The Model 744 typically boots from a hard disk drive. HP-UX may also be installed from an external DDS or CD-ROM drive. If the Model 744 is a client on a LAN, HP-UX can be booted over the LAN. HP-RT 2.21 (or later).
Page 24 Dual VME slot 744 with HP-RT operating system: 64 to 756 MB RAM (Dual slot means an expansion kit must be installed.) NOTE: A Model 744 configured for more than one RAM card requires installation of a PMC bridge board, or a GSC expansion kit, thereby occupying two VME slots.
Page 25: Installation Notes
HP and full functionality is maintained. CAUTION: The Model 744 Board Computer’s P2 connector has a local bus on the user- defined pins. Verify that your VME card cage’s backplane makes no connections to J2/P2, rows A and C. Refer to IEEE STD 1014-1987, Chapter 7, for more information on use of user-defined pins in VME backplane connectors.
Page 26: Accessory Cards
Only products with Hewlett-Packard approved parts, accessories, peripher- als, operating systems, and application programs are supported by Hewlett- Packard. Any product with other than HP approved hardware or software connected or installed must have the non-HP approved hardware and soft- ware removed by the customer before on-site repair is conducted.
Page 27: Conversion And Standard Cables
HP A4303A LAN; high-density 15-pin to 15-pin AUI HP A4223A video; high-density 15-pin to standard 15-pin, HP A4305A video; high-density 15-pin to EVC connector HP A4167A video; standard 15-pin to EVC connector (for use with optional GSC 8-plane graphics card and EVC monitor • Standard cables: HP K2296 SCSI;...
Page 28: Environmental Requirements
Model 744 Board Computer Overview Environmental Requirements Environmental Requirements Table 1-1 shows the environmental requirements for the Model 744. Table 1-1 Environmental Requirements Temperature Operating: 0° to 55°C; 10°c/min rate of change maximum Non-operating: -40° to 70°C Humidity Operating: 40°C: 95% RH max Altitude Operating: 4,600m (15,000 ft) to 40°C...
Page 29: Model 744 Board Computer (Top View)
= Maximum case temperature in degrees centigrade Figure 1-1 Model 744 Board Computer (Top View) NOTE: The Model 744 should only be operated in an environment that is free from conductive pollution, including dry non-conductive pollution that may become conductive due to expected condensation. 1-10...
Page 30 Operating System Overview Operating System Overview The Model 744 can be used with either of two operating systems, HP-UX or HP-RT. This manual provides basic information you will need for booting and running HP-UX. It also provides some overview information for HP-RT.
Page 31: Hp-Ux
• HP VUE or CDE is the default interface for HP-UX. At some point, you may want to interact with the Model 744 using CDE or HP VUE via the LAN, with an X Window System display. As a simpler window alternative, you can also use the X Window System by itself.
Page 32 Panel, or by entering man command on a command line, where command is the name of the HP-UX command or routine you want to get informa- tion on. If you’re not sure of the command name, you can enter man -k keyword, where keyword is a likely topic word to search on.
Page 33 In most cases, old versions of these files, in their regular locations in the file system, are not overwritten by the update process. In HP-RT, you will find an HP-RT specific README file in /opt/HP-RT/ etc/newconfig/, on the HP-UX host system. This file contains version-spe- cific information.
Page 34 Model 744 Board Computer Overview Installing HP-UX and HP-RT Installing HP-UX and HP-RT For procedures to install and configure HP-UX, refer to HP-UX System Administration Tasks. For information on clusters, refer to Managing Clusters of HP-UX Comput- ers, and HP VUE User’s Guide.
Page 35 HP-UX includes audio software comprising an audio editor, Audio Applica- tion Program Interface (AAPI), and some sample programs. Audio output is available through the audio port on the front panel of the Model 744. For highest quality audio, an external headphone set or speaker is recommended.
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Page 37 Installing Accessories This chapter describes the accessories you can install on the Model 744 Board Computer and tells you how to install them. The instructions in this chapter assume you are using either the HP-UX or HP-RT operating system. The major sections within this chapter are: •...
Page 38: Tools Required For Installation
Installing Accessories Tools Required and Preliminary Procedures Tools Required and Preliminary Procedures Tools Required for Installation All field replaceable parts can be accessed with these tools: Static grounding wrist strap No. 1 Pozidriv screwdriver Small flat-tipped screwdriver 5mm (3/16-inch) nutdriver (RAM standoffs require this tool) Preliminary Procedures Perform the following steps before installing or removing accessories: 1 Exit application programs.
Page 39 Installing Accessories Safety Precautions Safety Precautions It is essential to practice safety precautions when working with any electrical or electronic products. Following these safety precautions can help protect both you and the equipment from injury and possible permanent damage. Whether the ICs are installed on a printed circuit board or lying on a table, integrated circuit components can be damaged by electro-static discharge.
Page 40: Preliminary Requirements
Memory Memory This section provides step-by-step instructions for installing RAM cards in the Model 744. The Model 744 memory kit contains a memory card, a set of standoffs, a set of screws, and a wrist strap. Preliminary Requirements Perform the following steps before you install a RAM card into the...
Page 41 Installing Accessories Memory 5 Properly align the connectors by slightly rotating the RAM card until you can feel the connectors fit together. 6 Gently and evenly push on the top of the connectors with both of your thumbs until the RAM cards are about 1/3 seated. 7 After the connectors are 1/3 seated, continue to push evenly with your thumbs, while pushing harder.
Page 42: Ram Card Removal
Memory RAM Card Removal When removing RAM cards from the Model 744 CPU or the RAM card stack, remove the cards one at a time. Carefully lift the card by the edge near the connectors. Do not try to pry the card up with a tool.
Page 43: Preliminary Requirements
Perform the following steps before installing the adapter (GSC expansion kit) fixture onto your Model 744 Board Computer: 1 If the Model 744 Board Computer is already installed in your system chas- sis, you must remove it. See Chapter 3 of this manual for instructions on removing and replacing the Model 744.
Page 44: Installing The Gsc Expansion Kit (Exploded View With Gsc Card)
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Page 45: Adding The Front Panel Screws
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Page 46: Installing Gsc Mezzanine Cards
See Chapter 3 of this manual for instructions on removing and replacing the Model 744. 3 Place the Model 744 Board Computer on a static-free mat on a clean, level surface. GSC Mezzanine Card Installation...
Page 47: Installing A Gsc Mezzanine Card (Exploded View With Adapter)
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Page 48: Preliminary Requirements
Perform the following steps before installing the adapters onto your Model 744 Board Computer: 1 If the Model 744 is already installed in your system chassis, you must re- move it. See Chapter 3 of this book for instructions on removing and re- placing the Model 744 Board Computer.
Page 49: Installing A Pmc Card Onto The Pmc Bridge Adapter
Installing Accessories PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter O-Ring Gasket PMC Card Bezel blank Site 2 Site 1 Bridge Adapter Figure 2-5 Installing a PMC Card onto the PMC Bridge Adapter 2-14 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Page 50: Installing The Pmc Bridge Adapter Onto The Board Computer
Installing Accessories PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter 4 Remove the copper EMI gasketing from the front panel of the board com- puter. 5 Install the PMC bridge adapter onto the board computer as shown in Fig- ure 2-6. There are four screws that secure the front bezel, and four screws that secure the VME connectors.
Page 51: Installing A Pmc Card Onto The Expansion Adapter
Installing Accessories PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter 6 If you are installing the PMC expansion adapter, refer to your third party PMC card installation manual, and set any configuration switches or jumpers that may be required for your application. 7 On the PMC expansion adapter, remove the bezel blank(s) from the sites where you will be installing the PMC card(s).
Page 52: Removing Bridge Adapter Screws And Emi Gasket
Installing Accessories PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter 9 Remove the four screws from bridge adapter VME connectors, as shown in Figure 2-8. 10 Using a small screwdriver or razor, remove the copper EMI gasket on the front bezel of the bridge adapter, as shown in Figure 2-8. Bridge Adapter VME Connectors Screws (4)
Page 53: Installing The Expansion Adapter Onto The Bridge Adapter
Installing Accessories PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter 11 Screw the four threaded standoffs into the bridge adapter’s VME connec- tors. 12 Making sure that the connector and bezels are properly aligned, install the PMC expansion adapter onto the bridge adapter, as shown in Figure 2-9. Ensure that the interboard connector seats properly by applying pressure to the top of the expansion board and to the bottom of the bridge board.
Page 54: Removing Ejector Handle Labels
Installing Accessories PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter 13 If you have installed a PMC expansion adapter, resulting in a three board assembly, we recommend that you install the ejector handle sleeves in- cluded in your kit. The procedure is as follows: a Remove the logo and model labels from the ejector handles on your board computer, as shown in Figure 2-10.
Page 55: Installing Ejector Handle Sleeves
Installing Accessories PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter b Slide the sleeves over each set of handles, as shown in Figure 2-11. Sleeves Figure 2-11 Installing Ejector Handle Sleeves 2-20 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Page 56: Installing The Springs And Labels
Thread the springs included in the kit into the ejector handles on the PMC expansion board, and with the springs compressed, slide the la- bels from the Model 744 Board Computer into the sleeves, as shown in Figure 2-12.
Page 57: Installing The Board Computer With Pmc Into Vme Card Cage
14 Remove the VME slot cover plate(s) from the VME card cage, as required to open the slots the new assembly will occupy. 15 Insert the Model 744 with the attached PMC adapter(s) into card cage slots until the they seat properly and the front panels are flush against the card cage.
Page 58 17 Plug in the power cord(s), and then turn on the power for the VME card cage and boot the operating system. 18 Log in as root and use the SAM utility to configure the HP-UX kernel for PCI support. (PMC cards require PCI drivers in the kernel.) 19 When SAM has started, choose the Kernel Configuration ->...
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Page 61 Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage This chapter describes the Model 744 Board Computer and tells you how to install it. The instructions in this chapter assume you are using either the HP-UX or HP-RT operating system. The major sections within this chapter are: •...
Page 62: Determining The Vme Card Cage Configuration
In the Model 748 card cage, slots 1 and 2 are powered by the bottom power supply. Slots 3 through 8 are powered by the top power supply. A Model 744 Board Computer with its expansion kit attached, installed in slots 2 and 3, will cause the power supplies to shut down.
Page 63 Configuring the VME Card Cage 2 To determine the maximum current usage of the Model 744 memory cards, either use Figure 3-1 and Table 3-2 (for Model 744/132L) or Table 3-3 (for Model 744/165L). You must work with the worst case power draw to correctly determine power usage.
Page 64: Model 744 Memory Slots
Configuring the VME Card Cage Slot 3 Slot 2 Memory Slots Slot 1 Slot 0 Model 744 System Board Figure 3-1 Model 744 Memory Slots Table 3-2 Model 744/132L Memory Card Current Usage Worksheet First Memory Second Third Inactive Totals Active Card Active...
Page 65: Model 744 Current Requirements Worksheet
5 Ensure the backplane IACK and Bus Grant (0, 1, 2, and 3) daisy-chains are: • Enabled from the previous slot(s) into the slot in which the Model 744 will be installed. • Passed through all other empty backplane slots.
Page 66 This section provides step-by-step instructions for connecting a keyboard and mouse to your Model 744. 1 Unpack your new keyboard and place it near your Model 744. 2 Plug the keyboard cable connector into your Model 744 at the PS/2 con- nector labeled PS/2 0 Kbd. NOTE: The keyboard must be connected to PS/2 0 to be operational.
Page 67: Installing A Single-Slot Model 744 Into An Hp Card Cage
Installing a Single-Slot Model 744 into an HP Card Cage Follow these steps to install the Model 744 into the VME card cage: 1 Position the board computer at the desired slot and slide it into the card cage until it seats properly and the front panel is flush against the card cage.
Page 68: Board Computer Captive Screws
Board Computer Captive Screws Installing a Dual-Slot Model 744 1 Put the Model 744 at the desired slot. Position and slide it into the card cage until it seats properly with the front panel and front panel extension flush against the card cage.
Page 69 Typical Installation in a VME Card Cage Non-HP Installation Non-HP Installation The Model 744 Board Computer’s P2 connector has a local bus on user- defined pins. Verify that your VME card cage backplane makes no connec- tions to J2/P2, rows A and C.
Page 70 HP Installation (Other Than Primary CPU) The Model 744 Board Computer’s P2 connector has a local bus on user- defined pins. The VME slot used by the Model 744 must make no connec- tions to J2/P2, rows A and C.
Page 71: Removing A Model 744
1 Read the steps in “Turning Off the System,” in Chapter 5. Removing a Model 744 Follow these steps to remove the Model 744 from a VME card cage: 1 Loosen the captive screws at each end of the board computer that hold the...
Page 72: Board Computer Captive Screws
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Page 74: Cables
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Page 75 This chapter describes the various cable connections you will make when installing the Model 744 Board Computer. The instructions in this chapter assume you are using either the HP-UX or HP-RT operating system. The major sections within this chapter are: •...
Page 76: Model 744 Front Panel Connectors
• A keyboard or mouse (PS/2 ports) connection • A Network (AUI LAN) connection • Printer (HP parallel and RS-232) connections • A SCSI port connection Figure 4-1 shows the front panel connectors for the Model 744. SE SCSI Figure 4-1 Model 744 Front Panel Connectors...
Page 77: Configuration Requirements
• CRT-based color monitor connected to a video port • Terminal connected to a serial port Depending on your operating system, the Model 744 supports a maximum of four monitors at the same time. For more information on connecting multi- ple monitors to your Model 744, see “Multi-Display Systems,”...
Page 78: Multi-Display Systems
Connecting the Monitor This section provides step-by-step instructions for connecting a monitor to your Model 744 Board Computer with on-board graphics or PMC graphics. Refer to Figure 4-2 for help when connecting your monitor. CAUTION: Some CRT-based monitors are heavy.
Page 79: Power Cord
This section provides step-by-step instructions for connecting a terminal to your Model 744 Board Computer. Refer to Figure 4-3. Using the HP A4301A conversion RS-232C Cable, plug its micro-miniature con- nector to one of the RS-232 connectors as follows: • The recommended port for connecting a terminal is the (A) port.
Page 80: Connecting A Terminal To The Rs-232 Ports
NOTE: Use of the (B) port requires that VME Services software be installed in the kernel under HP-UX. The (B) port is not supported during “cold installs” of HP-UX because VME Services is not installed in the “install kernel”. RS-232 (A)
Page 81 Cables Audio Connection Audio Connection Model 744 Board Computers provide compact disc-quality audio input and output in stereo with a 16-bit coder-decoder (CODEC) over a frequency range of 25-20,000 Hz. Output is provided by a small internal speaker and a stereo headphone mini-plug (8 ohms impedance).
Page 82: Audio Specifications
Cables Audio Connection Table 4-2 lists the audio specifications, Figure 4-4 shows the audio connec- tor, and Table 4-3 shows the audio connector pinouts. Table 4-2 Audio Specifications Function Range Headphone maximum 2.75 V pp at 50 ohms output level Input sensitivity Line in, 2.0 V pp at 47 K ohms microphone, 22 mV at 1 K ohm...
Page 83: Audio Connector
Cables Audio Connection Figure 4-4 Audio Connector Table 4-3 Audio Connector Pinouts Pin Number Signal Mic GND Line-in left Line-in right Headset right Headset left Mic-in A Mic-in B Line-in GND Headset GND 4-10 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Page 84: Video Connector
Cables Video Connection Video Connection Model 744 Board Computers with on-board graphics circuit have the display RAM and can be configured for several types of monitors. Graphic monitors connect to the 15-pin video connector. Figure 4-5 shows the video connec- tor, and Table 4-4 shows the video connector pinouts.
Page 85: Ps/2 Connector
Cables Keyboard and Mouse Connections Keyboard and Mouse Connections There are two PS/2 style serial ports: one PS/2 keyboard port and one PS/2 mouse port. In the Boot Console Handler’s hardware menu, they are listed as PS/0 and PS/1. Figure 4-6 shows the PS/2 connector. Also refer to Figure 4-1;...
Page 86: Aui Lan Connector
Cables Network Connection Network Connection LAN circuits use the Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 standard interface. Only the Attachment Unit Interface (AUI) version is used; no BNC connector is pro- vided for ThinLAN. Figure 4-7 shows the AUI LAN connector. Also refer to Figure 4-1.
Page 87: Aui Lan Connector Pinouts
Cables Network Connection Table 4-6 AUI LAN Connector Pinouts Pin Number Signal CI-A DO-A DI-S (GND) DI-A CO-A (NC) CO-S (NC) CI-B DO-B DO-S (GND) DI-B +12V CO-B (NC) 4-14 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Page 88: Preparing For Hp-Ux Installation
If you don’t want to use SAM to install the printer, or if SAM is not on your system, you can use HP-UX commands directly to accomplish the same tasks. For information on using manual system administration procedures, see HP-UX System Administration Tasks.
Page 89: Printer Cables
• HP A4300A (HP Parallel): high-density 25-pin to standard 25-pin “F” • HP A4301A (Serial): 9-pin high density to standard 9-pin “M”...
Page 90 Cables Printer Connections 6 Choose an appropriate selection on the sub-menu giving options for Par- allel, Serial, HP-IB, and so on. A screen provides you with the information on available parallel or serial interfaces. 7 If you chose Add Serial (RS-232C) Printer/Plotter, more than one serial interface could be listed.
Page 91: Testing The Printer Installation
Scanjet interfaces are not supported. A high-density micro D-sub connector is used for the HP Parallel interface. An HP A4300A conversion cable is required to convert to a standard PC compatible 25-pin female D-sub cable. Figure 4-8 shows the HP parallel connector. Also refer to Figure 4-1.
Page 92: Hp Parallel Connector
Cables Printer Connections Figure 4-8 HP Parallel Connector Table 4-7 shows the connector pinouts for the HP parallel connector. Table 4-7 HP Parallel Connector Pinouts Signal Signal Signal Number Number Number NSTROBE NACK Data 0 BUSY Data 1 Data 2...
Page 93: Rs-232 Port A
RS-232 Port A There are two PS/2 type serial interfaces - Port A and Port B. The serial ports use a high-density connector. An HP A4301A conversion cable is required to convert to a standard PC-compatible 9-pin male D-sub cable. Figure 4-9 shows the RS-232 serial connector.
Page 94: Scsi Connector
Cables SCSI Connection SCSI Connection The built-in SE SCSI port is implemented using an NCR710 macrocell inside the I/O ASIC chip. This 8-bit single-ended implementation is compat- ible with the current Series 700 products and supports 5 MB/sec data trans- fer rates.
Page 95: Scsi Connector Pinouts
Cables SCSI Connection Table 4-9 SCSI Connector Pinouts Signal Signal Signal Number Number Number DATA 0 DATA 1 DATA 2 DATA 3 DATA 4 DATA 5 DATA 6 DATA 7 Data Parity 4-22 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Page 96: Powering On And Off
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Page 97 Powering On and Off This chapter discusses how to turn on and turn off the system. The instructions in this chapter assume you are using the HP-UX or HP-RT operating system. The major sections within this chapter are: • Turning On the System •...
Page 98 RS-232C (Port A) on the board computer. 2 Check the SCSI connections and power on any peripheral devices. 3 Turn on the VMEbus chassis. Your Model 744 system turns on with the VMEbus chassis that it is plugged into. NOTE: If your Model 744 does not have on-board or supplementary graphics, the default console display is available through the RS-232C (Port A).
Page 99 Powering On and Off Turning On the System 4 The system displays a sequence of boot messages. The Model 744 boots from the host system unless it has its own external disk or another LAN- configured system from which to boot. See Appendix A for configuring an automatic boot selection.
Page 100 Model 744. CAUTION: If you have a local disk attached to the Model 744, do not turn off power to the system without first shutting down the operating system software according to the following procedure. Turning off the power for your system without first doing the shutdown procedure may result in damage to data on your disk.
Page 101: Using Sam To Stop The Hp-Ux System
CAUTION: If you are using a local disk with the Model 744, do not turn off power to your system without first shutting down the operating system software according to the following procedure. Turning off the power for your system without first doing the shutdown procedure may result in damage to data on your disk.
Page 102: Solving Problems
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Page 103 Solving Problems This chapter provides information on troubleshooting various problems. The instructions in this chapter assume you are using the HP-UX operating system. The major sections within this chapter are: • Interpreting the LEDs • Managing a Boot Failure • Printer Problems...
Page 104: Model 744 Led Location
Interpreting the LEDs Interpreting the LEDs The Model 744 provides two LEDs, located to the left and right of the reset switch, as shown in Figure 6-1. The red LED is labeled SYSFAIL and the green LED is labeled POWER.
Page 105: Led Indicators
Solving Problems Interpreting the LEDs Table 6-1 provides information on the red and green LEDs. Table 6-1 LED Indicators SYSFAIL POWER Meaning Possible Solution (Red) (Green) No Power Check for board seating in chassis. 2Hz Flash Normal Power-on/self- test Memory Failure Troubleshoot for failed RAM card or problem with the RAM connection.
Page 106 Managing a Boot Failure Managing a Boot Failure The boot program is located in the firmware of your Model 744. You can configure the behavior of the boot process by interacting with the Boot Con- sole Handler (BCH). See Appendix A for procedures dealing with the boot console handler.
Page 107 Solving Problems Printer Problems Printer Problems If you experience problems in printing, check the following: • The power cord for the printer is plugged in. • The printer is turned on. • The printer selection switches are set for online. •...
Page 108: A The Boot Console Interface
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Page 109 Boot Console User Interface Features There are times when you want to interact directly with the hardware of your single board computer before it boots the operating system. Your 744 sys- tem provides a menu-driven boot console interface that allows you to per- form special tasks, display information, and set certain system parameters, even if the operating system is unavailable.
Page 110: Main Menu
The Boot Console Interface Boot Console User Interface Features The boot console menus follow, showing the various tasks you can perform and the information available. The shortened version of all commands is indicated by the uppercase letters. Help is available for all menus and commands by using either help, he, or ? and the menu or command you want help on.
Page 111: Configuration Menu
The Boot Console Interface Boot Console User Interface Features Configuration Menu ------ Configuration Menu -------------------------------------------- Command Description ------- ----------- AUto [BOot|SEArch] [ON|OFF] Display or set specified auto flag BootID [<proc>] [<boot ID>] Display or modify processor boot ID BootINfo Display boot-related information BootTimer [0 - 200] Seconds allowed for boot attempt DEfault...
Page 112: Information Menu
The Boot Console Interface Boot Console User Interface Features Information Menu ------ Information Menu ---------------------------------------------- Command Description ----------- ----------- Display all system information BootINfo Display boot-related information CAche Display cache information ChipRevisions Display revisions of VLSI and firmware COprocessor Display coprocessor information FwrVersion Display firmware version Dispay I/O interface information...
Page 113: Vme Menu
The Boot Console Interface Boot Console User Interface Features VME Menu ------- VME Menu ------------------------------------------------------------ Command Description ------- ----------- BPNconfig <cpu> <anchor> <am> Show or set VME BPN parameters BPRconfig <addr> <am> Show or set VME BPR parameters ModeFlags [CC [ON|OFF]] Show or set state of mode flags NV_SECTIONS DEfault ALL Restore NV sections factory defaults...
Page 114 The Boot Console Interface Accessing the Boot Console Interface Accessing the Boot Console Interface To access the boot console interface, follow these steps: NOTE: This procedure should be done by a system administrator with root user privileges. 1 Close any files and applications on your workstation. 2 In a terminal window, enter the following command: reboot -h 3 When the system has completely shut down, power off the system then...
Page 115 The Boot Console Interface Accessing the Boot Console Interface 4 Press a key. You will then see the following message: Boot terminated The Main Menu of the boot console appears. ------ Main Menu ------------------------------------------ Command Description ------- ----------- BOot [PRI|ALT|<path>] Boot from specified path PAth [PRI|ALT|CON|KEY][<path>] Display or modify a path...
Page 116 The Boot Console Interface Booting Your Workstation Booting Your Workstation Usually, you start your workstation by turning it on and waiting for the oper- ating system to boot automatically. However, you may not always want the usual sequence to occur. For example, you may want to start your workstation from an operating sys- tem that is stored on a device that is different from your usual boot device.
Page 117 • The Initial System Loader (ISL) is the program that actually controls the loading of the operating system. By interacting with ISL, you can choose to load an alternate version of the HP-UX operating system. If you wish to interact with the ISL before booting your workstation, follow the direc- tions in “Accessing the Boot Console Interface”...
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Page 119 Configuration Menu: Enter command > The factory default EEPROM settings are now restored. This process does not affect the VME configuration in the EEPROM. The defaults are as follows: OS_ID: HP-UX Fast Size: 0xF (all memory is tested) Primary Path: sescsi.6.0 Alternate Path: sescsi.5.0...
Page 120: System Paths
The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting Paths Displaying and Setting Paths A path is the hardware address of a device that is attached to the I/O system of your workstation. The path command sets the system paths shown in Table A-1.
Page 121: Mnemonic Style Notation
The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting Paths The paths are displayed in Mnemonic Style Notation, as shown in Table A-2. Table A-2 Mnemonic Style Notation I/O Type Specification Format Built-in SCSI sescsi.scsi_address.logical_unit_number Optional gscn.scsi_address.logical_unit_number Built-in LAN lan.server_address.init_retries.io_retries VME Backplane bpn.server_address.init_retries.io_retries Networking VME Backplane...
Page 122 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting Paths To display the current setting for a particular system path, follow the direc- tions in “Accessing the Boot Console Interface” earlier in this chapter, and then type the following at the prompt: Main Menu: Enter command >...
Page 123: The Monitor Command
The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type Your system ships from the factory preset to use a monitor with a specific resolution and frequency. If you replace your workstation’s monitor with a different type of monitor, you must reconfigure your workstation to support the new monitor.
Page 124: Displaying The Current Monitor Configuration
The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type Displaying the Current Monitor Configuration To display the current monitor configuration for your system from the Con- figuration Menu of the boot console interface, follow the directions in “Accessing the Boot Console Interface” earlier in this chapter. Once you are in the Boot Console Interface Main Menu, type: Main Menu: Enter command >...
Page 125: Setting The Monitor Type
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Page 126 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type To set the monitor type for graphics(0) to monitor type 2 you would enter the following; Configuration Menu: Enter command > monitor graphics(0) 2 This will take effect on the next reboot. MONITOR INFORMATION Path Slot...
Page 127: Setting The Monitor Type At Power On
The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type Setting the Monitor Type at Power On If you replace your workstation’s monitor with a different monitor type, and do not set the workstation’s graphics parameters by using the monitor com- mand before doing so, you need to perform the following steps at power on: If your keyboard connects to the PS/2 connector on your system, wait 2 sec- onds after the Num Lock light flashes near the end of the boot sequence,...
Page 128: Using The Emergency Interactive Console Search
1 Make sure that the monitor(s) and/or terminal(s) are powered on. 2 Hold the Model 744 board computer’s reset/abort switch in its Abort po- sition, then turn on power to the VMEbus chassis. 3 A message similar to the following is displayed on each monitor connect-...
Page 129 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Monitor Type If no keyboards are found the following message is displayed: WARNING: No keyboard(s) found. Turn off system power, check keyboard connection(s) and repeat interactive console search. To advance all graphics adapter monitors to the next resolution, press the <Tab> key one time and wait five seconds for all monitor types to change.
Page 130: Memory Information Example
The Boot Console Interface Displaying the Current Memory Configuration Displaying the Current Memory Configuration The memory command shows the memory configuration table. To display the current memory configuration for your system, from the Information Menu of the boot console interface, follow the directions in “Accessing the Boot Console Interface”...
Page 131 32MB OK +-------------------------+ +-------------------------+ Slot 0 64MB OK +-------------------------+ ========================================================== Side view of Model 9000/744/165L Single Board Computer PCB. SUGGESTION: If possible, turn off the computer and check to see if the memory card(s) are seated properly. Memory HVERSION SVERSION ---------------...
Page 132 The Boot Console Interface Displaying the Status of the System I/O Displaying the Status of the System I/O The IO command is available from the information menu. It lets you iden- tify all built-in I/O devices and optional I/O devices installed in the option slots.
Page 133 The Boot Console Interface Setting the Auto Boot and Auto Search and Auto Start Flags Setting the Auto Boot and Auto Search and Auto Start Flags The auto boot, auto search, and auto start flags are variables stored in your workstation’s nonvolatile memory. (Nonvolatile memory retains its contents even after power is turned off.) If you reset these flags to a new value, the change takes effect the next time you reboot the workstation.
Page 134 The Boot Console Interface Setting the Auto Boot and Auto Search and Auto Start Flags Autosearch searches for devices in the following order: Primary Boot Path Alternate Boot Path FW SCSI in GSC Slot 1 FW SCSI in GSC Slot 2 Built-in Single-Ended SCSI Devices Built-in LAN bootp servers NOTE:...
Page 135 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Security Mode Displaying and Setting the Security Mode The SECure flag is a variable stored in non-volatile memory. (Non-volatile memory retains its contents even after power is turned off.) If you reset this flag to a new value, the change takes effect the next time you reboot the board computer.
Page 136 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the Fastboot Mode Displaying and Setting the Fastboot Mode When fastboot is enabled (set to on), your workstation does a quick check of the memory and skips I/O interface testing during its power-on self tests. This enables your workstation to complete its boot process more quickly.
Page 137 The Boot Console Interface Displaying the LAN Station Address Displaying the LAN Station Address It is sometimes necessary to supply a LAN station address of your worksta- tion to other users. For example, if your workstation is to become a member of a cluster, the cluster administrator needs to know your LAN station address in order to add your workstation to the cluster.
Page 138 The Boot Console Interface Displaying System Information Displaying System Information The all command allows you to display the system’s processor revision and speed, cache size, memory size, flag settings, and the boot and console paths. To display system information from the Information Menu, type the following at the prompt: Information Menu: Enter command >...
Page 139 The Boot Console Interface Displaying PIM Information Displaying PIM Information The pim command allows you to display the most recent PIM information for the specified fault type. To display PIM information for a specific fault, type the following at the Service Menu prompt: Service Menu: Enter command >...
Page 140 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting VME Backplane Networking Configuration Displaying and Setting VME Backplane Networking Configuration On the VME menu, BPNconfig is used to display or set the VME backplane networking parameters stored in non-volatile memory. To display the current VME backplane networking parameters enter the fol- lowing at the VME menu prompt: VME Menu: Enter command >...
Page 141 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting VME Backplane ROM Boot Configuration Displaying and Setting VME Backplane ROM Boot Configuration On the VME menu, BPRconfig is used to display or set the VME backplane ROM boot parameters stored in non-volatile memory. To display the current VME backplane ROM boot parameters enter the fol- lowing at the VME menu prompt: VME Menu: Enter command >...
Page 142 The Boot Console Interface Displaying and Setting the VME Chassis Codes Mode Flag Displaying and Setting the VME Chassis Codes Mode Flag On the VME menu, ModeFlags is used to display or set flags which enable or disable the display of diagnostic chassis codes on SERIAL_1. To display the current setting of the mode flag enter the following com- mand: VME Menu: Enter command >...
Page 143 The Boot Console Interface Restoring the Factory Default VME EEPROM Configuration Restoring the Factory Default VME EEPROM Configuration The NV_SECTIONS command restores the non-volatile sections area of the system EEPROM to the default factory settings. To restore the factory default settings, enter the following command: VME Menu: Enter command >nv_sections de all CAUTION: All VME system configuration data maintained in this area of the EEPROM is...
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